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Blue Valley Songbird

  • TV Movie
  • 1999
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
368
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Blue Valley Songbird (1999)
DramaMusical

A popular Nashville performer wants national recognition but is hampered by her controlling boyfriend and manager, and events from her past. Finally, by turning to her guitarist, she finds t... Read allA popular Nashville performer wants national recognition but is hampered by her controlling boyfriend and manager, and events from her past. Finally, by turning to her guitarist, she finds the resolve to face her troubles, including her long-estranged mother and the death of her ... Read allA popular Nashville performer wants national recognition but is hampered by her controlling boyfriend and manager, and events from her past. Finally, by turning to her guitarist, she finds the resolve to face her troubles, including her long-estranged mother and the death of her estranged father, who had tried to control her career in her early days.

  • Director
    • Richard A. Colla
  • Writers
    • Dolly Parton
    • Ken Carter
    • Annette Haywood-Carter
  • Stars
    • Dolly Parton
    • John Terry
    • Billy Dean
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    368
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Richard A. Colla
    • Writers
      • Dolly Parton
      • Ken Carter
      • Annette Haywood-Carter
    • Stars
      • Dolly Parton
      • John Terry
      • Billy Dean
    • 16User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dolly Parton
    Dolly Parton
    • Leanna Taylor
    John Terry
    John Terry
    • Hank
    Billy Dean
    Billy Dean
    • Bobby
    Beth Grant
    Beth Grant
    • Ruby
    Kimberley Kates
    Kimberley Kates
    • Thelma Russell
    Peggy Walton-Walker
    Peggy Walton-Walker
      Christopher Strand
      Ed Bruce
      Teegan Eley
      • Young Leanna Taylor
      • (as Teagan Eley)
      Mary Donnelly Haskell
      Mary Donnelly Haskell
      Bob Morrison
      • Leanna's Father
      Joe Keenan
      • Rev. Joseph Taft
      Charlie Monk
      • Peter McNally
      Brian Mathis
      Brian Mathis
      • John Conroy
      Joe Tinoco
      Joe Tinoco
      • Birthday Stripper
      Daniel Butler
      • Trooper Dixon
      Deric Ruttan
      • Trooper Brag
      Barry Scott
      • Ruby's Bartender
      • (as William Barry Scott)
      • Director
        • Richard A. Colla
      • Writers
        • Dolly Parton
        • Ken Carter
        • Annette Haywood-Carter
      • All cast & crew
      • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

      User reviews16

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      10joetam1

      Hi this is Joe Tinoco...thanks for the great comments!!!!!!

      I just happened upon this site while surfing the web and WOW what a surprise to see comments about little ol me!! I had a fantastic time acting next to some of the best actors in the Biz! The crew...director...producers ...and Dolly...were all so nice and helpful! I had a ball!!! They definitely need more movies like this on tv. Maybe next time.....I can stay covered! haha!!! See ya, Joe Tinoco
      bandit38

      Blue Valley Songbird

      Hey watched the movie and recorded it also. We have watched it a couple more times and enjoy it more each time we watch it. Joe is a great actor and would like to see him in more movies. Dolly is still as beautiful ever. She is still a great singer. Joe get to working on some of your songs and make them into a movie, so the whole world can see and hear you.
      flo-4

      Let's see more of Joe Tinoco in films.

      I thoroughly enjoyed this film and was pleasantly surprised at the appearance of my favorite guy, Joe Tinoco, whom I have always admired as a country singer but never knew he had this hidden talent of dancing. I thought he added a little "spice" to the film and showed how really multi-talented he is. I hope we see more of him in films in the future.
      MichaelLee1991

      ok

      i think this movie was ok. i loved that dolly parton can play a role like this.but you know i mean it isn't one of her very best films.although i did like the stripper scene.but all in all i really do think it was a good movie
      dc_rusty

      I enjoyed this film...

      Singer, Leanna Taylor, is in a comfortable rut; touring with her band, singing at the same places and living with her manager of 15 years, who, as the movie unfolds, is seen to be a manipulating father figure.

      Into this mix a couple of new elements are added; a new band member who sees her genuine talent with fresh eyes, word that her father (whom she hasn't seen in 25 years) has died, and a talent scout spots her and relights a hope of going the next step in her career.

      With flash backs that explain her personal history, she finds herself moving away from the her safe place and opening her eyes to what maybe out there for her now, if she's willing to take the chance. The music is delightful, the acting is believable. The ending is not a disappointment to the romantic hearted.

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        Blue Valley Songbird
        Written and Performed by Dolly Parton

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      • Release date
        • November 1, 1999 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • La canción de Leanna
      • Filming locations
        • Nashville, Tennessee, USA
      • Production companies
        • Freyda Rothstein Productions
        • Dolly Parton Southern Light Productions
        • Hearst Entertainment
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      • Runtime
        • 1h 32m(92 min)
      • Color
        • Color
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.33 : 1

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